MarsBound! Mission to the Red Planet

Submitted by Administrator on January 19, 2011 - 1:08pm
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Plan your mission to Mars!

MarsBound! brings the "E" in STEM to life in your classroom. MarsBound! is an engineering simulation activity in which your students use realistic techniques to plan a mission to Mars.

The goal of this activity is to use the excitement of Mars exploration as the hook for getting your students interested in the process of systems engineering design, science, and technology.

The activity is appropriate for students in grades 4 through early college and can be adapted for a wide range of abilities and interests.

Student Guide (.pdf) 2 MB

Teacher Guide (.pdf) 1.2 MB

Equipment Cards (.pdf) 50 MB

Design Mat (.pdf) 190 KB

"Certified Mission Planner" Certificate (.pdf) 3 MB